School worksheet

School D275db9d admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School D275db9d: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1995
Sponsoring body
西貢中心李少欽紀念學校管理委員會有限公司
Teaching language
Chinese及English
Motto
毅敏仁義
Phone
2791 6681
School website
http://lsy.edu.hk
Address
New Territories 西貢市惠民路18號
District
Sai Kung District
POA school net
95
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School D275db9d appear to support best?
  • How will the commute affect sleep, reading time and after-school activities?
  • What should the portfolio prove: language, curiosity, service, arts, sports or self-care?
  • If there is an interview, will the child face individual tasks, group play, parent questions or written observation?

Tonight's practice

Use short, varied practice instead of rehearsed scripts. Prepare one parent explanation of fit, one child self-introduction and one calm recovery phrase for questions the child does not understand.

Official report review

Report highlights and interview prep signals

Official report-like documents or pages were found on the school website.

Research statusOfficial report source found
Official report sources2
TypesAnnual School Report, Annual Report, School Development Plan, Annual School Plan
Sai Kung Central Lee Siu Yam Memorial School is a subsidized primary school with the motto 'Perseverance, Agility, Benevolence, Righteousness.' It uses Chinese and English as the medium of instruction. The school emphasizes whole-person development through multiple intelligence programs, school-based counseling, and gifted education. Their annual reports and development plans reflect a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Report highlights

  • Bilingual teaching (Chinese and English) with a NET (Native-speaking English Teacher) scheme.
  • Provides a Chinese support program for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students.
  • Offers school-based after-school learning and life-wide learning subsidies for extracurricular activities.
  • Implements multiple intelligence programs, gifted education, and 'Growth and Sky' programs.
  • Has a Student Council and school-based counseling to foster responsibility and character.
  • Publishes annual school reports and development plans (e.g., 2024-2027 school development plan).
  • School motto: Perseverance, Agility, Benevolence, Righteousness.

School values

  • Whole-person development: academic, moral, talent, and physical health.
  • Bilingual education: equal emphasis on Chinese and English with rich language environment.
  • Continuous improvement: through annual reports and development plans.
  • Caring and inclusive: support for NCS students and those with special needs.
  • Student participation: platforms like Student Council to develop leadership.

Family action plan

  • Visit the school website and read recent annual reports and development plans.
  • Understand the bilingual teaching model and read Chinese and English books with your child at home.
  • Attend school open days or admission talks to experience the campus atmosphere.
  • Encourage your child to participate in multiple intelligence activities (e.g., music, sports).
  • Develop your child's self-discipline and manners to prepare for interviews.
  • Discuss the school motto 'Perseverance, Agility, Benevolence, Righteousness' with your child.

Parent interview prep

  • Familiarize yourself with the school's vision and key development areas (e.g., STEAM, multiple intelligence).
  • Prepare to share how your family aligns with the school's whole-person education approach.
  • Show interest in the school's extracurricular support and gifted programs.
  • Demonstrate support for bilingual education, e.g., using Chinese and English at home.
  • Prepare questions about student support and home-school cooperation.

Child practice

  • Practice a simple self-introduction (in Chinese and/or English).
  • Read a simple Chinese or English book and be able to share the story.
  • Learn basic polite phrases like 'Hello' and 'Thank you.'
  • Try group activities or games to learn cooperation with others.
  • Show curiosity about nature or science, as the school values STEAM.
  • Be able to talk about personal interests or talents.

Interview prep signals

  • The school may use simple questions to assess language ability and expressive confidence.
  • May arrange group activities to observe cooperation and social behavior.
  • The motto 'Perseverance, Agility, Benevolence, Righteousness' suggests they may look for patience and responsiveness.
  • Interview format is not publicly specified; prepare basic Q&A in both languages.
  • Parent section may ask about knowledge of school development plans and family values.
  • School has held open days; check the latest arrangements.

Parent FAQ

How does the school support Non-Chinese Speaking students in learning Chinese?

According to the school report, there is a 'Chinese Support Program for NCS Students' offering extra Chinese tutoring and school-based support. Parents can contact the school for specific arrangements.

What are the special features of the school's extracurricular activities?

The school provides life-wide learning subsidies and school-based after-school programs, including multiple intelligence activities, gifted education, and 'Growth and Sky' programs covering academics, arts, and sports.

What is the school's language policy?

The medium of instruction is Chinese and English, with a NET (Native-speaking English Teacher) scheme to enhance the English environment. Parents are encouraged to support bilingual reading at home.

Practice bank

1,000 categorized interview prep questions

Use the school notes above to choose categories, then practise short natural answers. The full bank supports category, difficulty, random draw and read-aloud practice.

100 prompts

Self-introduction

Name, age, strengths, interests and recovery phrases.

100 prompts

Family life

Daily routines, parent support, chores and weekends.

100 prompts

Daily habits

School readiness, sleep, packing, manners and responsibility.

100 prompts

General knowledge

Weather, transport, safety, time, community helpers and Hong Kong context.

100 prompts

Situations

Empathy, conflict, honesty, safety and problem solving.

100 prompts

Picture talk

People, actions, place, sequence, feelings and story ending.

100 prompts

Maths

Counting, comparison, patterns, money, time and explain-your-method prompts.

100 prompts

English

Natural English answers for food, family, school, books and feelings.

100 prompts

Listening

One-step to multi-step instructions for attention and sequencing.

100 prompts

Group play

Sharing, turn-taking, joining games and handling disagreement.

Sources

Official sources to verify first

Rechecked against official sources on 26 June 2026. Until 2027 cycle dates are announced, confirm every deadline with the latest EDB notice.